8 Recommended Places in St. Petersburg for Your Lovely Valentine’s Day

St Petersburg has no short of lovely places if you want to have a date here. The city, a gateway of Russia’s past and present, and a hub for art and culture is a definition of romantic. Every nook and cranny, posh or not, radiating that sentimental vibe only St. Petersburg can offer. On Valentine’s […]

Why Russian Really Loves to Drink Tea? Here’s the Answer

When it comes to Russian drinks, people tend to think of Vodka, as what was widely known from the usual stereotype. Not so many people know that Russia actually is a tea-loving country. Tea is not only considered as a regular beverage for Russians. Drinking tea has become a culture that every Russian lives up […]

8 Romantic Places in Moscow to Celebrate Your Valentine’s Day

Planning to go to Russia on Valentine’s Day? Happened to be in Moscow on February 14th? You’ve come to the right places. Moscow is certainly no Paris, the capital of Romance. But fear not, Moscow is still one of the romantic cities in the world. Planning a romantic date is easy here as every corner […]

The Beginning of Russian Tea Culture

1. The First Time Tea was Introduced in Russia The beginning of Russian tea culture starts from the time tea was introduced in Russia. It actually goes way back in 1638, where an envoy, sent by Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich, whose reign was from 1613 to 1645, came back with a special gift of teas from […]

10 Tips for A Memorable Date With Your Russian Boyfriend on Valentine’s Day

How would you describe a perfect Valentine’s date with a Russian boyfriend? This is probably what you have in mind: You and your date having a great time, the place is perfect, the atmosphere is amazing, you both share an amazing moment, and there’s a great vibe between you. Well, a memorable date is not […]

9 Tips For Romantic Dinner With Your Russian Girlfriend On Valentine’s Day

Planning for a romantic dinner on Valentine’s Day with your Russian girlfriend? Some preparation needs to be made to ensure you both have a good time. Impressing a Russian girlfriend is pretty much the same just like with women from the rest of the world. After all, we are women. But here are some detailed […]

What Russian Do When Valentine’s Day is Approaching

All over the world, Valentine’s day is celebrated with romantic gestures. After all, it’s indeed the day of love. A typical celebration on valentine’s day would be a dinner date or exchanging presents such as giving chocolate and flower. These kind of activities are what popularized by mainstream media nowadays. But what about in Russia? […]

7 Events in Russia that will help you forget Valentine’s day

When February comes, some of us dreading it. February is the lovey-dovey months. On February 14th, people celebrate Valentine’s Day, the day of love. Alas, not every one of us is blessed with a lovely relationship. This can come as pressure for singles. When everyone else goes for a date, the not-so-lucky feels nothing but […]

8 Russian Personalized Gifts For A Lovely Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s day is getting closer. Have you prepared a sweet surprise for your loved ones? The day of love is an opportunity for us to do something special. Well, actually love can be expressed all the time throughout the year. But hey, people do need a special occasion such as Valentine’s Day. We all need […]

6 Best Russian Movies For Your Sweet Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is getting closer. The day of love is a perfect opportunity to have a sweet loving time, either for your romantic partner, friends, or family. Are you planning for some activities? People usually go out for dinner or have a romantic date. However, if you don’t have enough budget (or time), consider watching […]